Litigation Paralegal

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our team. As a Litigation Paralegal you will work closely with our talented attorneys providing support before, during and after trials.

Responsibilities

Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, legal memoranda

E-file all court documents in state and federal court

Communications with clients, court, counsel, and others

Conduct legal research and factual investigation

Prepare discovery documents, interrogatories, and responses

Draft and server summons

Coordinate and summarize depositions

Prepare trial binders and exhibits

Drafting pleadings, motions and appellate documents and filing them with the court

Performing administrative duties (calendar hearings and deadlines, organize case files, manage logistics)

Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes

Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices

Aid attorney with interrogatories and other discovery requests

Gather relevant information from a variety of sources

Liaise between trial teams and internal/external third parties

Witness preparation

Assisting with case settlements

Other tasks as requested by the attorney

Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business

Qualification

Associate degree, certificate, or equivalent work experience (preferred)

2+ years of litigation experience (required)

Completion of a nationally accredited paralegal program (preferred)

Experience in Workers Compensation (preferred)

Must possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficient in calendaring depositions, mediations, and hearings

Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures, practices, etc

Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Extensive computer and database expertise; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and type no less than 35 wpm

This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team. We’ve found that being in the office helps new team members get up to speed quickly and feel more connected.

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Hourly Range

$31.25—$40.87 USD